Pet Photography Trend Brings Families Into The Picture

In the modern American culture, pets are increasingly treated as family members. Dogs, cats, birds, and other small animals have always been an important part of the family. As American culture evolved in the last twenty years, these domesticated companions have taken on an even more important role.

More young couples are not just getting married later in life; they are delaying having children until older. As a result, pets seem to have taken the place of children in the lives of young couples and as such, they are treated much the same way that children are. Indeed, many people refer to their pets as their "kids" and owners are themselves referred to as "pet parents" by those in the companion animal industry.

For middle aged American couples, pets are a welcome relief to empty houses as their children grow up and move out. These pets help make the transition easier. For older Americans, a pet often helps one get through the death of a spouse or loss of a job.

Whole industries have been created to service these pet families. These include dog walkers, pet sitters, doggie daycare, backyard "pooper" scoopers, pet insurance, and of course, the pet photography specialist. Several major insurance companies have even added options for pet insurance. It makes sense that this unique member of the family is included in the annual family portrait and at other family functions. Dogs are even showing up at weddings as part of the wedding party and are included in the wedding portraits as well. More often we are seeing portraits of a dog or cat on a co-workers desk along with their other family members. Some proud pet owners even carry small sized photos of their pal in their wallet.

Unlike thirty years ago, an animal in a family portrait is no longer considered an oddity, but is seen as just another loved family member. Are your "furry friends" included in your family portraits?

Pet Photographer Richie Schwartz, owns Pets Photography Studio in NY. http://www.PetsPhotography.com He is a former Veterinary Technician and Dog Trainer with 30 years photography experience. He organized photography programs at hundreds of locations for PetSmart, PETCO and Pet Supplies Plus and has photographed over 60,000 pets, frequently with their family. His company conducts photo sessions at over 30 locations in the USA. Schwartz is a regular speaker and educator at photography clubs, pet expos and other events, where he offers pet photography seminars and workshops. You can see him at work, as well as samples of his work on the Pets Photography Studio Youtube Channel. http://www.youtube.com/user/PetsPhotography

The Trend Of Getting Pet Memorial Jewelry Is Catching On Across The World!

Pets are good company for people of all ages. They add pleasure to life since they are loyal and they bring life to most homes. Pets give unconditional love and comfort to the owner and they share in most of the good times and the bad times. They eventually become members of the family and they end up becoming best friends. Some pets such as cats, dogs, parrots, and horses are known to save people's lives in different circumstances. It is important to treat pets as if they are part of the family, or as friends.

Everybody who has a pet has to deal with pet loss every now and then, since there are no many pets that can outlive the owners. For that reason, many people look for ways for keeping memories of their pets. Children and some adults are accustomed to taking photos and framing them when the pets are gone. Others make sure that they keep offspring of the pets to continue their linage. There is a new trend of getting memorial jewelry to commemorate pets after they are gone. Jewelry can be worn by anybody at any time to help deal with the loss of a pet.

Comfort jewelry is becoming popular especially with children and teens, although any individual regardless of age or preference can have one made for him or her. The good thing about jewelry is being versatile since they come in many types and you can custom make your own. There are many different types of jewelry for grieving pet owners. The most common ones are chains that are customized with lockets, which carry the photo of the pet. The locket can also have an engraving of the pet's name together with a lovely message from the owner. An individual can wear small lockets on bracelets and anklets. The jewelry carries the pets' memories and these help people to remember their pets for a long time.

Some people wear jewelry pieces with engraved animal parts to commemorate their pets. These could have anything from feathers, paws, or faces of animals engraved on them. Furthermore, some people have their watches, earrings, and other pieces customized to remember their pets. Some jewelry is made with hollow parts that can hold cremation ashes. These are made in such a way that the ashes are sealed into the piece and the pet's memory can stay with the custodian forever.

There are some special lockets for boys, which have features that look good on boys. They come in chunky straps and pendants as well as the detail. Some are custom made for girls since they come in soft colors such as blue, purple pink and more. They have glitter detail of sparkling jewels. You can find pieces that are unisex as well as some for all ages. Go to stores that sell customized jewelry and they will direct you on where you can get custom work done. Online shops can also provide you with the specific kind of pieces that you want. Happy shopping!

Before buying pet memorial jewelry online, make sure that you have done extensive research and confirm that the vendor is authentic.